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Louis Mafouta alternatives

STLe Mans · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLouis Mafouta's profile ↗

Louis Mafouta is a striker for Le Mans in Ligue 1, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 15 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Mafouta, players like Álex Forés from Real Oviedo, with a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €1m, and Braian Romero from Vélez Sarsfield, who has a fit score of 81/100 and is available for €0m, present viable options.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Louis Mafouta

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Álex Foréssimilar↗Real Oviedo25€600k9282
2Braian Romerosimilar↗Vélez Sarsfield35€300k9181
3Bård Finnesimilar↗SK Brann31€700k8881
4Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam23€400k8280
5Benito Ramansimilar↗KV Mechelen32€800k8179
6Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗FC Andorra25€1.0m8979
7Olivier Giroudsimilar↗Lille40€900k7978
8Matt Goddensimilar↗Charlton Athletic35€100k9278
9Andreas Weimannsimilar↗Derby County35€400k8878
10Nicholas Bonfantisimilar↗Mantova24€700k8978
11Antonio Casassimilar↗Venezia26€700k8778
12Luuk de Jongsimilar↗FC Porto36€500k7777

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Louis Mafouta

1. Álex ForésReal Oviedo82/100

≈ 100% Louis Mafouta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Braian RomeroVélez Sarsfield81/100

≈ 100% Louis Mafouta · low reliability

3. Bård FinneSK Brann81/100

≈ 100% Louis Mafouta · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Louis Mafouta?

Matt Godden (Charlton Athletic) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Louis Mafouta.

Who is the best-value alternative to Louis Mafouta?

Álex Forés offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €600k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Louis Mafouta?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Louis Mafouta's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.

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